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I need some serious help.
I have a Google branded MyTouch 3G (Magic) from T-Mobile.
I installed flashrec.apk from ryebrye's website.
I saved a cyanogen 4.1.11.1 zip file at the root of my SD card.
When running the flashrec program I saved a recovery image before flashing.
I held home and pressed power to go into the recovery program.
I chose the apply any zip from sd card function and chose the cyanogen 4.1.11.1.
4.1.11.1 is not stable on my phone. It force closes com.android processes or reboots the phone too much.
What should I go back to?... and where do I get it?
Someone suggested RAv1.2.1 but that is a .img file.
Don't I need a .zip file?
I'm not terribly interested in using any donut features.
The power widget was nice but all I really care about is root.
Also, what happens when T-Mobile pushes out updates for the phone? Will I even get those updates or does their system see what you're running before sending it out?
Thanks in advance,
~Eric
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FunkyELF said:
I need some serious help.
I have a Google branded MyTouch 3G (Magic) from T-Mobile.
I installed flashrec.apk from ryebrye's website.
I saved a cyanogen 4.1.11.1 zip file at the root of my SD card.
When running the flashrec program I saved a recovery image before flashing.
I held home and pressed power to go into the recovery program.
I chose the apply any zip from sd card function and chose the cyanogen 4.1.11.1.
4.1.11.1 is not stable on my phone. It force closes com.android processes or reboots the phone too much.
What should I go back to?... and where do I get it?
Someone suggested RAv1.2.1 but that is a .img file.
Don't I need a .zip file?
I'm not terribly interested in using any donut features.
The power widget was nice but all I really care about is root.
Also, what happens when T-Mobile pushes out updates for the phone? Will I even get those updates or does their system see what you're running before sending it out?
Thanks in advance,
~Eric
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RAv1.2.1 is a recovery, not a ROM so you definitely wont be going back to that one.
if you made a backup before flashing 4.1.11.1 then i guess you can go back to that. or otherwise get the ROM you like from this forum and flash that..
PS 4.1.11.1 has been rock solid on my 32a. i would suggest you do a wipe (or two) before dissing this ROM in favour of something else.
Please post in the correct forum next time. Reported
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i would move it to your Q&A....but you don't have one
i tried the one-click root method to no avail, i havent tried the gold card method and i really dont want too. as soon as i install flashrek.apk and get to the recovery flasher screen, it only gives me two options: download recovery image, and backup recovery image. (SD is formatted and and already downloaded). after that the options dont change and stays with the two given options.
i really want to root my phone because i previously had a G1/Magic that i was able to root easily and had no problems with it, ive tried on several occasions and still have not been able to root it.
any helps or links will be helpful, and ive already tried searching on this site.
thanks.
Panda* said:
i tried the one-click root method to no avail, i havent tried the gold card method and i really dont want too. as soon as i install flashrek.apk and get to the recovery flasher screen, it only gives me two options: download recovery image, and backup recovery image. (SD is formatted and and already downloaded). after that the options dont change and stays with the two given options.
i really want to root my phone because i previously had a G1/Magic that i was able to root easily and had no problems with it, ive tried on several occasions and still have not been able to root it.
any helps or links will be helpful, and ive already tried searching on this site.
thanks.
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best thing i can recommend is go to " the unlockr dot com" (no spaces) im new so cant put URL's in reply: search this video, "how to root the Mytouch 3g Or G1 in one click" that is the video i used to help me root my MyTouch 3G (32B).
well, that is the video and the site that i used. the problem is that after i selected "backup image" and typed in /sdcard/recovery-RA-dream-v1.2.3.img there is no option to Flash, it just says restore backup image, and reboot into recovery mode.
i really need some help, i wish i stuck with my G1
also, when opening linda file manager, it doesnt show the flashrec as an android, just as a gear in front of a window. which isnt like any other video ive seen. and ive been through several different flashrecs and recovery images.
help!
first question i have, is what "firmware" do you have on your MyTouch, 1.5 or 1.6
or something else.
and is it the original MyTouch without the 3.5mm jack?
its the original release mytouch. it had 1.6 but i downgraded back to 1.5 easily. no headphone jack.
its 32B
thanks
instead of using the rec image from the unlockr, try using this one from these forums, its the most recent recovery img from amon RA and i'm currently using it. follow the steps under "via terminal"... might want to download "android terminal Emulator" from the market, its free and you can get the onscreen keyboard in the terminal by holding down the "Menu" button... http : // forum . xda - developers . com/showthread.php?t=530492 (no spaces)
this is the recovery img that i am using on minez
recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.6.2G-blue.img
make sure you downlod the "G" not the "H"
also, i see every one sayin this, so i might aswell also, im only assisting in your quest to root your device, obviously if anything should go wrong and your device malfunctions or decides to call it quits, i cant be held responsible...
thanks for the info, ill try this out when i have some free time, and report on how it goes.
so will this root the device, or just flash the recovery image?
@Panda* - What sanman1185 had posted was the recovery image flasher. :]
Yep, you'll have to root it before using what he posted for you lol. Your method shouldve just worked with flashrec, weird. Next time, post as much details as you can. What is everything you see in fastboot? Or maybe someone who rooted a 32b could help you. I had a 32A on 1.5 which ran flashrec easily.
when put in fastboot the info given is:
SAPPHIRE PVT 32 B
HBOOT-1.33.0006
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.26I
when i had my G1 i used something similar to the gold card method, but it worked with the SanDisk card that im using with this phone as well, thats why i think its weird that its not working as a gold card with a mytouch.
Panda - mybad i knocked out, was up all night, what i'm doing right now is unrooting my phone and then going to make a step by step vid for ya on youtube to see if seeing is better than reading, lol... should have the vid up in about an hour or so and i will post the link in here.
alright, i cant for the life of me get this dam DIGI cam to work. Sorry, i'm gonna keep trying it, but see if this helps
i did successfully "Unroot" and then "Root" With Cyanogen Recovery and am running his latest ROM... the link for the flashrec.apk in the unlockr wont allow you to run the Cyanogen backup becuz it states it nolonger is applied to it... so here is the link to the flashrec.
http:// www.ryebrye. com/blog/2009/08/16/android-rooting-in-1-click-in-progress/
- no spaces, again in any of the links i post.
scroll down some and then you should see "Install the Apk" section,
the link for the download should end in "20090815.apk"
1. copy that to your pc and then the root of your sdcard
2. download a file manager (on your phone), (i.e. Astro or Linda)
3. make sure "unknown sources" is checked
-settings, applications, Unknow sources
4. click the flashrec file, and install, then open
5. do the BACKUP first, and then click "Flash Cyanogen 1.4"
6. you can now power off device, and turn back on into recovery
- Home + Menu Key
link to Cyanogen Donut ROM for MyTouch 3g, its real good, fast no lag that i can see.
its youtube vid and dude has all the info you need for downloads in the description.
alrite cool thanks so much, im gonna try this as soon as i get home!
awesome thanks man, it worked perfectly, i guess i just needed the right flashrec, because once i put it on my sd card, everything came together.
got a link to any good roms?
sweet, glad it worked for ya, i finally got the vid done and uploaded, so i guess i'll post it here anyway for reference purposes...also i show how you can use the latest Recovery from amon RA... but if your already rooted, you can download "better terminal emulator" it allows you to type numbers in the emulator... f.y.i. youtube is the ish for a ref on anything you need to do.
http:// www.youtube. com/watch?v=-D7conToMro
and im runnin Manup456 2.1eclair v1.5, its pretty stable and fast, one thing tho that i do is run "Task Panel" and place all the apps running under auto kill, and if the phone bogz down just press end to put it to sleep and it auto kills everything then bring it right back up... no spaces in the url, by the way, youtube is great for ppl's ratings and reviews, with links in the description...
http:// www.androidspin. com/downloads.php?dir=manup456/THEMES/&file=Eclair_2.0.1-v1.4r2_Default%20_Theme.zip
As the thread title states, I'm looking for info on the steps to root my stock MT4g, and install the new ROM that's floating around. I'm pretty technically capable, but the info I've found looks slightly dated. When I was active in the iPhone jailbreak scene, using old directions could brick a phone pretty easy, or prevent future jailbreaking. I haven't kept up with this scene enough to be able to know what's dated and what isn't.
This is my current plan, please correct it if I'm missing anything or have it wrong.
(based on wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=TMobile_myTouch_4G:_Full_Update_Guide)
I've got ADB going
I need a backup solution for app data right? What's my best option here?
Once backed up, I plan to install busybox, Superuser package & Temporary Root package via ADB
Use gfree to make that root permanent
Install ClockworkMod recovery
Reboot into recovery, and install faux123's ROM
Does that sound correct, and did I skip anything? Any input at all is welcome, I'd like to stand tall on the backs of giants.
There are two popular methods floating around
You can either use the Root.sh method [ Found Here ]
Or the ./gfree method [ Found here ]
Either method will work perfectly. I've used both and can say with confidence they work.
The Cyanogen method can be goofy at times. I've see alot of people say they cannot get it working for them. I'd rock one of the two above. You shouldn't have a problem either way.
Thanks a ton for the info, I'll go at it this evening. As far as backup process, I do the temporary root, use ASTRO to make a zip? Most of the data on my phone lives at google, but I'm wondering the best way to retain apps, or should I just make a list and reinstall from the store after flashing?
lars.oakland said:
Thanks a ton for the info, I'll go at it this evening. As far as backup process, I do the temporary root, use ASTRO to make a zip? Most of the data on my phone lives at google, but I'm wondering the best way to retain apps, or should I just make a list and reinstall from the store after flashing?
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For backing up apps and data, use titanium backup. for backing up your whole phone, use the backup feature in clockworkmod recovery after you've flashed it via rom manager after permarooting.
lars.oakland said:
Thanks a ton for the info, I'll go at it this evening. As far as backup process, I do the temporary root, use ASTRO to make a zip? Most of the data on my phone lives at google, but I'm wondering the best way to retain apps, or should I just make a list and reinstall from the store after flashing?
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The best way to back up your Data and Applications is like mentioned above is Titanium Backup. The free version will work well but i recommend the paid one.
as far as a snap shot of the entire ROM incase you want to go back to it. reboot into recovery > backup/restore > backup. And it will do the rest.
Well I made it halfway there, but didn't nail the whole thing. I've got permanent root access (yay) now, and was able to make backups via Titanium. I then rebooted the phone into "recovery" using the ROM Manager from Clockwork. First boot had a red exclamation mark, I unplugged the handset from the USB and tried a second time. After that, I was greeted with the Orange and black interface, and selected "restore to factory". I then started searching for the cache clearing, which changed verbage between 3.x and 4.x releases of Clockwork. After exploring the menus a little, the phone reboots itself from this screen. My blood-pressure goes up, and I worry my toy just became a b-word. Not all was lost though, and the phone happily booted into the stock t-mobile welcome wizard.
I still have superUser installed, and still have root (S=OFF I guess?). I install ROM Manager again, and do the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" (which now shows both current and latest recovery as ClockworkMod 3.0.2.4). When I choose Reboot into Recovery however, it reboots back to the MyTouch 4G logo screen (non-animated one), and hangs. After some reading I tried to force recovery boot via ADB, which produced the same result as the soft reset from ROM Manager. After that I tried doing it the manual way with holding the volume button, which launched me into what I believe is a stock recovery console (white with colored options, uses vol +/- and power to navigate). Choosing "recovery" from that screen *also* produces the white logo screen hang.
So my question now is, in it's current state; how can I get to the Clockwork recovery again? From there I bet installing the image will be easy street, but I believe I'm stuck for now.
Side-note: the phone functions fine on regular boots and pure vanilla mode; I just don't want to stop here when I'm pretty close to my 2.3 goal
Well good news and bad news. I was able to get Clockwork going by reverting it to 3.0.0.5 and just using that version. Was able to install ROMs, tested a few. Phone started freezing after/during installing packages. Started the clear cache/install ROM process, ran into this:
Code:
Flashing Kernal ...
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img","boot")
E:Error in /sdcard/download/virtuous_fusion-glacier-rom-v1.0.9.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14389074
Totally stuck at boot screen, but able to get into Clockwork. All ROM zips off the sdcard produce this or an invalid zip error.
Other guy smight tell you what a status 7 might be, but with the flurry of flashing youre doing, you may have gotten some corruption on your sd
try formatting your sd card in the pc, or use another one so you dont have to back everything up on this one. put one rom zip on the root and see if that helps
also, i would make super sure you wiped/factory resetted every possible data/cache in CWM before flashing the zip
lastly, i would md5 test the download to make sure it matches the web page. Plus, after it's transferred to the cleanly-formetted sd, check it again either thru adb, or do the trans on the pc using an sdcard reader and check it once it's on the sdcard, then pop it into back your phone.
good luck
Thanks a ton for the uber fast reply. When I format on the PC, what format do I use, or is there a specific tool to properly format it for the phone?
When I'm wiping /data it's taking forever and I get the following message back:
Code:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log/last_log
Don't have an adapter at the office today for the sdcard, but I guess I can just grab a new one at lunch? All it would need is a fresh format then the .zip of the ROM in question at the root?
Looks like your partitions are corrupted. Flash PD15IMG to restore the phone to stock, and progress from there.
When you format the SD card, just format it regularly in the PC.
Jack_R1 said:
Looks like your partitions are corrupted. Flash PD15IMG to restore the phone to stock, and progress from there.
When you format the SD card, just format it regularly in the PC.
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So I use the same PD15IMG.zip i did to start, flash it using Clockwork, then start the root > rom process over? I think that it currently tells me it can't find that zip anymore on the white screen pre console, is that expected? I just xfer it to the sdcard prior to fixing?
Yes, that's the right procedure. Move it to the card and start from scratch. Beware not to use the newer Panache/MT4G Gingerbread RUU, otherwise you'll be left with no way to root, or at least harder way.
Ok, so I didn't have a PD15IMG.zip to begin with, I see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059347
and that's proper that I'm flashing the radio itself for this process? Which of those images do I want to grab? I always like to double check when I read warnings that are pretty specific about bricking the device
No! You're flashing a stock recovery image called a pd15img.zip
The radio does not do a restore to stock, the reason you're confused is that in order to flash a radio for those who nmwish to do that, you rename it to the same name as the recovery zip, but it's really just a radio. It just happens to be the filename that the system looks for to restore. Look for the thread posted by either jjackson or football. That's the full image, just over 300 megabytes, or that neighborhood.
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No! You're flashing a stock recovery image called a pd15img.zip
The radio does not do a restore to stock, the reason you're confused is that in order to flash a radio for those who nmwish to do that, you rename it to the same name as the recovery zip, but it's really just a radio. It just happens to be the filename that the system looks for to restore. Look for the thread posted by either jjackson or football. That's the full image, just over 300 megabytes, or that neighborhood.
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Jesus, glad I asked before getting in there.
So I was going to offer you a beer sometime, I think I owe you a few rounds at this point...
Edit: this one right http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924923 ?
Yup. Read the whole thread. Also look for football,s thread. There are a couple of mentions of undoing gfree first then doing the pd15img. I think jjackson tries to automate those two steps, and football thread just gives you a january-dated pd15img. I can't remember if you rooted gfree or not. Read read read. This is an important step but hundreds have gone back to stock this way without a hitch. That is if you have a good emmc, you have a better chance of avoiding problems...
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Yup. Read the whole thread. Also look for football,s thread. There are a couple of mentions of undoing gfree first then doing the pd15img. I think jjackson tries to automate those two steps, and football thread just gives you a january-dated pd15img. I can't remember if you rooted gfree or not. Read read read. This is an important step but hundreds have gone back to stock this way without a hitch. That is if you have a good emmc, you have a better chance of avoiding problems...
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I rooted gfree originally, and think I may be in the bad place
Fail-PU errors running the update from pd15img. Do I have any options at this point? I bought the phone from Wirefly.com, and since I can't get a recovery image going, I may be fuct here on a return eh?
looks like i'm moving to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14487111#post14487111
Good luck Lars. Let us know that they did and if you had to pay.
Hello everyone, First off I would like to thank all of those that have posted on this site and contribute to it.
Now to my problem. Let me share a little history of how everything started.
I first rooted my MT4G about a year ago, Tried to use IcedGlacier but it was not loading properly so I used cyanogenmod 6 I believe? I wanted to try IcedGlacier but It still was not loading properly. Then when I tried to restore it would not restore properly. At this point it appeared to be bricked but bootloader still worked but the PD15img file was not found. So after some researched I downloaded it and it restored my phone back to factory condition. Now I want to try other roms again because I'm getting bored of stock and attempting to load different kernels but this is where my issues are beginning.
As you can see in the attached photo that is what the bootloader looks like. I thought it was weird that next to hboot it says "HBOOT-0.85.2007 (PD1510000)".
(I tried to post the image but since I'm a noob I and unable. If you want to see the screen shot of my bootloader just message me.
I was thinking maybe this is a reason as to why now No other rom but the stock one will load. Also what is weird is that when it goes into bootloader it still says PD15img is not found but the phone will start up fine with the stock rom.
The phone remains rooted but No Rom or Kernel will Load and fully install.
When It loads roms it goes to install it shuts off and reboots into stock rom.
I tried to Use the PD15IMG.zip on the SD card to see maybe if it didn't load properly but it will begin to load with the blue bar in the corner but then after it goes all the way up nothing else happens.
I have been trying to look for answers but haven't found any real answers that help me fix my problem.
So if someone can help me I would greatly appreciate it.
The "no PD15IMG.zip" message is supposed to appear. When the bootloader loads, it checks the root of your SD for that file, and if it's not there, you'll get that message. Nothing wrong with that.
Since you're perm-rooted and running the engineering boatloader, you just need to make sure your recovery image is good. If you haven't already, download ROM Manager from the Market and use that to install a fresh copy of ClockworkMod recovery. From there you should be good to flash any ROM you want.
Thanks, I did what you said plus I realized when I was downloading the roms using a Mac and my Mac would unzip the file automatically and trying to compress it back to a zip doesn't work at all. But thanks alot for the help!
If the PD15IMG.zip doesnt work you probably dont have the part7-xxxxxxxxxx.zip file on your sdcard
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Hello guys,
i got a serious and frustrating problem here.
A few days ago my xoom was stuck on the M screen, so I used a thread in the forum and recovered it.
It solved myh problem back then, but since I had 3.2 before this and the solution injected me with Android 3.01 my problems started to show themselves.
the first one is that
<b> Through Fastboot, RecoveryMod, ADB </b> and any other way you can Imagine to install a new ROM or even remove or create a file,
All of them show success message but when I check them out I see no changes.
i tried fastboot and Recovery to install nearly every ROM,Recovery and bootimage in this site but so far it was wild goose chase.
so I want to ask if I'm doing anything wrong or if you need any more information here, but please help me with this
wow I cant believe it, All these masterminds here and no answer to my distress signal??
Guys I am so in trouble and this is the only place I hoped to get answered.
I can provide you with more info if you need, but please dont say I'm on my own here.
all these years this forum was the last hope for me.
i know I'll get my answer here one day
You are not being very clear about what you have done,, but I'm assuming that you reinstalled the stock image that got you back to HC 3.01. Can you see if you are able to get OTA updates to get you back to at least 3.1, or 3.2 if possible?
If that's my problem forgive me please, Ive written that post in 3:00AM
for the sake of clearity I should add some info:
1. I even tried stock ROMs but you see I cant even flash them (Not from Recovery nor Fastboot) the steps seem successful : it opens the package,it installs them and it says everything was a success. But when I restart the device I see nothing has changed.
2. OTA updates are the same, they keep downloading and when the sysem reboots to recovery to install them it cant find them.
3. You dont believe it if I say even files and programs that I remove from device by my hand(Android OS) are back after the first restart.
And you see it's dark magic! everything from a file to a partition are back by one reboot. I dont know what should I call it but I havent seen anything like it on the whole Internet.
So seems like I should make a competition for the xda experts here
Can you publish it so all of them can see it?
Mohfath said:
If that's my problem forgive me please, Ive written that post in 3:00AM
for the sake of clearity I should add some info:
1. I even tried stock ROMs but you see I cant even flash them (Not from Recovery nor Fastboot) the steps seem successful : it opens the package,it installs them and it says everything was a success. But when I restart the device I see nothing has changed.
2. OTA updates are the same, they keep downloading and when the sysem reboots to recovery to install them it cant find them.
3. You dont believe it if I say even files and programs that I remove from device by my hand(Android OS) are back after the first restart.
And you see it's dark magic! everything from a file to a partition are back by one reboot. I dont know what should I call it but I havent seen anything like it on the whole Internet.
So seems like I should make a competition for the xda experts here
Can you publish it so all of them can see it?
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Actually, I have seen someone with the same problem here on this forum, but I can't recall exactly what the solution was.
Can you describe, step by step what you are doing, what cable you are connecting to your pc with, etc?
okantomi said:
Actually, I have seen someone with the same problem here on this forum, but I can't recall exactly what the solution was.
Can you describe, step by step what you are doing, what cable you are connecting to your pc with, etc?
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That would be relief to know this could be solvable.
I will look more too.
As for your post I must say:
1. I plug the Xoom to the PC using the included cable
2. I start the xoom and start fastboot
3. on the PC system has the drivers and completely knows it
4. I start with SDK:
I. Fastboot oem unlock (Completing onscreen instructions and reboot device)
II. Fastboot mode again I use Fastboot flash boot boot.img
III. Continuing with Recovery,System
IV. Rebooting the device anything is the same.
My ROM is unchanged by the process and keeeeeeeeps giving the damn error of System process error please submit
5. And with ClockworkrecoveryMod I have the stock ROM on my sd card.
I. I choose install zip from sd card.
II.Choose the correct zip file and start flashing.
III. Choosing Wipe Data/Factory reset will take the device into a complete hang. unless I first use the mount page to mount the System/Data
IV. I reboot the device and ..... you know nothing changed.
so thats my story.
Still hope to find something about it.
Thanks...that was helpful. But now I want to know the following:
Were you rooted before the trouble started?
What did you do to recover?
If rooted, what version of CWM recovery did you have installed? Did you do a nanadroid backup? (I guess the answer is no, because you could have just restored with that).
What recovery are you accessing when trying to flash a zip file?
If you can answer these questions I will continue to wrack my brain trying to recall where I saw that thread.
Edit: please check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370312
Some of what I said to him may help you .
okantomi said:
Were you rooted before the trouble started?
What did you do to recover?
If rooted, what version of CWM recovery did you have installed? Did you do a nanadroid backup? (I guess the answer is no, because you could have just restored with that).
What recovery are you accessing when trying to flash a zip file?
If you can answer these questions I will continue to wrack my brain trying to recall where I saw that thread.
Edit: please check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370312
Some of what I said to him may help you .
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Being rooted? -> Yes, The world is more beautiful with root!
to recover -> I followed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097997 Shame it was Android 3.0
I use ClockworkRecovery 3.0.0.28 and I cant upgrade it cause of ... you know
And for your help I must say you are definitely the most caring person I know...
I'm off to check the provided link now
I was thinking of something that might be a reason.
I have this tiny problem:
When I go to CWM and choose Erase userData/Factory Reset Device Hangs
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I was thinking of may be the userdata partition is corrupted and I gotta find a way to flash it completely.
Somehow I used Fastboot utility to do this and after saying Success, Nothing changed again.
Do you know any other way to physically do this job?